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Bump under head
Thank you so much for taking my question.
A few years ago, I developed a bump under the head of my penis (I think it's called the perilium region on the underside of the head). It's mainly flat and invisible when flacid and barely visible when erect. The skin on the shaft needs to pulled very tight to actually get a view of the bump.
I showed it to the dermatologist and she didn't seem to be concerned about it. I had a few other dots on the side of my shaft at the time and she diagnosed those as sweat gland inclusions and said she didn't think I had warts.
The reason for my question is that I'm about to enter into a long term relationship and I want to be sure that I can proceed with confidence without being terrified that my wife might have an abnormal pap one day or something like that.
The bump looks scary to me, even though my dermatologist didn't seem concerned. My 2 questions are:
a) What would I tell a sexual partner if she sees the tiny bump one day?
b) Why would my dermatologist see a bump and not "zap it" or treat it in some way. I understand some people have cysts or something like that and doctors just leave them.
c) I haven't had any symptoms of any sort in over 6 years. Can I be confident that I'm safe?
Thank you so much for your help.
A few years ago, I developed a bump under the head of my penis (I think it's called the perilium region on the underside of the head). It's mainly flat and invisible when flacid and barely visible when erect. The skin on the shaft needs to pulled very tight to actually get a view of the bump.
I showed it to the dermatologist and she didn't seem to be concerned about it. I had a few other dots on the side of my shaft at the time and she diagnosed those as sweat gland inclusions and said she didn't think I had warts.
The reason for my question is that I'm about to enter into a long term relationship and I want to be sure that I can proceed with confidence without being terrified that my wife might have an abnormal pap one day or something like that.
The bump looks scary to me, even though my dermatologist didn't seem concerned. My 2 questions are:
a) What would I tell a sexual partner if she sees the tiny bump one day?
b) Why would my dermatologist see a bump and not "zap it" or treat it in some way. I understand some people have cysts or something like that and doctors just leave them.
c) I haven't had any symptoms of any sort in over 6 years. Can I be confident that I'm safe?
Thank you so much for your help.
Thanks for your help. Have a great day!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It applies. it was your answer. EWH
Thanks for your reply. The bump was on the shaft, just under the head, but I'm assuming the same answer applies.
Thank you very much for your help.
Thank you very much for your help.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
This is not an STD but normal anatomy. There are a number of pumps which appear on the head of the penis which are totally normal. Some are glands others are simply called "papules". The are not infectious. The reason the dermatologist did not "zap" them is becasue "zapping" is a destructive process that can lead to scarring and further complications (infection, chronic pain, etc). This is a part of you and need not be removed. AS for your questions:
1. That it has always been there, it is has been seen by a doctor and is normal.
2. See above. Our motto is first do no harm. It is not a pathological process
3. Absolutely
EWH
1. That it has always been there, it is has been seen by a doctor and is normal.
2. See above. Our motto is first do no harm. It is not a pathological process
3. Absolutely
EWH
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
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